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beastreader's review against another edition
4.0
When I read the summary for this book, I was intrigued. However, when the book came and I was ready to pick it up, I had started to have doubts. Yet, it was apparent early on that I had nothing to fear. Mr. Waitzkin weaves a rich storyline with memorable characters that flows like poetry. This book is a nice escape from my normal reading.
While, I liked all of the characters in this book, it was Bobby that was the shining star of the book. He had this ease and chill vibe attitude about him that made you want to be his friend. In fact, he had a lot of friends. However, when the new guy in town comes and starts threating Bobby; Bobby does not back down. He makes a stand and fights.
This is a quick read. I instantly got a mental image of what Bobby looked like as well as the island and the other people. Like I said this book read kind of like poetry. I am so impressed with this book that I will be checking out more books from Mr. Waitzkin.
While, I liked all of the characters in this book, it was Bobby that was the shining star of the book. He had this ease and chill vibe attitude about him that made you want to be his friend. In fact, he had a lot of friends. However, when the new guy in town comes and starts threating Bobby; Bobby does not back down. He makes a stand and fights.
This is a quick read. I instantly got a mental image of what Bobby looked like as well as the island and the other people. Like I said this book read kind of like poetry. I am so impressed with this book that I will be checking out more books from Mr. Waitzkin.
ivybeans's review against another edition
4.0
I liked this novella. The fishing stories reminded me of The Old Man and The Sea and the island stories reminded me of the John Steinbeck Monterey stories. There was more action than these other novels though but the characters were familiar.
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